Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 23, 2008
I'm running for president because it's time to turn the page on a failed ideology.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses his motivation for running for president in the context of Iraq policy.

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